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Writtle & Highwood

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About

Writtle & Highwood is a largely residential area on the southwestern edge of Chelmsford. It encompasses the historic village of Writtle, with its village green and timber-framed buildings, and the more modern Highwood suburb to the north. The area is bordered by farmland and the River Wid, giving it a semi-rural character despite its proximity to the city centre. Residential streets are a mix of older cottages and newer housing estates.

A central feature is Writtle College, a historic agricultural campus now part of Anglia Ruskin University, which influences the area's atmosphere. The village hosts a weekly market and is a local hub with shops and pubs. Open spaces include King George's Playing Field and the woodland trails around Highwood. The area is well-connected by road, with the A414 and A1060 providing key routes into Chelmsford.

Area overview

On average Writtle & Highwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year. There are 7 schools in Writtle & Highwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Writtle & Highwood is home to around 8,309 people, with a population density of about 204.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Writtle & Highwood Population
8,309
Population density
204.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.65(-40%)
Shoplifting
6.98(-2%)
Other theft
5.66(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-25%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,391
88.93%
Other White
280
3.37%
Indian
87
1.05%
Irish
85
1.02%
Other Asian
60
0.72%
Total population: 8,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,305
32.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
17.8%
No qualifications
1,233
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,012

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,624
45.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,049
29.68%
Other social rented
407
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
8.23%
Social rents from council
87
2.46%
Total households: 3,534

Property prices in Writtle & Highwood

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £483,750 in Writtle & Highwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Writtle & Highwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Writtle & Highwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£636,500
Flats10£252,000
Semi-Detached31£480,000
Terraced16£436,500

10 years median price trend in Writtle & Highwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Writtle & Highwood.

All postcodes in Writtle & Highwood

CM13QD

Highwood Road

CM13QT

Ingatestone Road

CM13HG

Margaretting Road

CM13JR

Long Brandocks

CM13SH

Brick Cottages

CM13JE

The Priory

CM28FS

Greenbury Way

CM12FU

Beeches Crescent

CM13RH

Bucknells Mead

CM13EY

Bridge Street

CM13SE

Moor Hall Cottages

CM13SN

Wyses Road

CM12SR

St Peters Road

CM13DT

The Green

CM13EX

Bridge Street

CM13PE

Daws Close

CM13DZ

St Johns Green

CM13EB

St Johns Road

CM13NJ

The Shrubberies

CM12NS

Lawford Lane

CM13EG

Orchard Close

CM13HS

Shakeston Close

CM13JD

Romans Place

CM13QF

Writtle Park

CM13EE

Bruce Road

CM13QS

Ingatestone Road

CM13LR

Millfields

CM13NH

Mansfields

CM13NL

East View

CM13NP

Tower Road

CM13PF

Blackthorn Close

CM14GJ

Glebe Meadow

CM12SY

Priory Close

CM13JH

Sawney Brook

CM13PW

Highwood Road

CM13HT

Buglers Rise

CM13PH

Greenbury Way

CM13WS

Metsons Lane

CM13RS

Lordship Road

CM13SF

Follet Close

CM13HJ

Hunts Close

CM13HY

Lodge Road

CM13JS

Little Stile

CM13LY

Redwood Drive

CM13EF

Firs Drive

CM12SP

St Catherines Road

CM13FH

The Pastures

CM13PQ

Great Godfreys

CM13PZ

Highwood Road

CM13SD

Cow Watering Lane

CM13HB

Lodge Road

CM13HD

Lodge Road

CM13NE

Longmeads Close

CM14NP

Stonehill Road

CM40LR

Horsfrith Park Cottages

CM14NB

Vicarage Road

CM13FL

Maple Close

CM13GA

Guys Farm

CM13LS

Long Brandocks

CM13NT

Ongar Road

CM14PQ

Stonehill Road

CM13HR

Pound Fields

CM13NQ

Chequers Road

CM13DY

Chancery Place

CM13EA

Lawford Lane

CM13FD

Usborne Mews

CM13QP

Blackmore Road

CM14NL

Skreens Park Road

CM40PR

Mapletree Lane

CM12SX

Canuden Road

CM13LF

Wellfield

CM13ND

Ongar Road

CM12RX

Beeches Road

CM12SU

Canuden Road

CM13JZ

Nicholas Close

CM13ST

Cow Watering Lane

CM13QL

Cock Lane

CM13SG

Gravelly Lane

CM13US

Lucerne Way

CM13WR

Edney Wood

CM13RA

Ingatestone Road

CM13SP

Ongar Road

CM13EP

St John's Green

CM13EQ

Lordship Road

CM13QG

Loves Green

CM13QU

Ingatestone Road

CM13SB

Cow Watering Lane

CM13ES

Comyns Place

CM13ET

Chelmsford Road

CM13QJ

Loves Green

CM14NS

Stonehill Road

CM14NW

Radley Green Road

CM13NA

Ongar Road

CM13NG

Chequers Road

CM13QH

Loves Green

CM13QE

Highwood Road

CM13EH

Lordship Road

CM13HE

Margaretting Road

CM13JF

Loves Walk

CM13LQ

Little Meadow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.